NV Philipponnat Brut Champagne Royale Reserve
Champagne Blend - 750ML

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, October 2017

Plenty of flavor and depth in this assertive NV offering. Dark toasted biscuits and lemon peel aromas lead to a powerful and savory palate that draws out more berry-focused fruits. Punchy through the finish. Based on the...
Plenty of flavor and depth in this assertive NV offering. Dark toasted biscuits and lemon peel aromas lead to a powerful and savory palate that draws out more berry-focused fruits. Punchy through the finish. Based on the 2012 vintage with 48% of reserve wine that is stored in oak. A blend of 65% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay and 5% pinot meunier. Drink now. - Nick Stock

Based 70% on the 2013 vintage plus 30% oaked reserve wines, the NV Royale Réserve Brut blends 65% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. The recent release was disgorged as Brut (with eight grams per liter...
Based 70% on the 2013 vintage plus 30% oaked reserve wines, the NV Royale Réserve Brut blends 65% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. The recent release was disgorged as Brut (with eight grams per liter of dosage) in July 2017 and opens with a clear and very delicate bouquet of red fruits (raspberries). The palate is light and finessed yet structured and finishes with good minerality and length. This is delicious. Tasted at the domaine in April 2018. - Stephan Reinhardt

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Geoffrey Binder - JJ Buckley, December 2016

This is a lovely combination of racy and exoticly ripe elements. On the nose, there are enticing aromas of brioche and pastry dough, leading into spice and citrus notes. On entry, this shows doughy richness, as well as...
This is a lovely combination of racy and exoticly ripe elements. On the nose, there are enticing aromas of brioche and pastry dough, leading into spice and citrus notes. On entry, this shows doughy richness, as well as tropical fruits that then lead to more mineral driven flavors, white florals and lemon curd/citrus peel. There is good verve and the bead is persistent, giving a mouth-filling mousse and a well-rounded finish.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, October 2017

Plenty of flavor and depth in this assertive NV offering. Dark toasted biscuits and lemon peel aromas lead to a powerful and savory palate that draws out more berry-focused fruits. Punchy through the finish. Based on the...
Plenty of flavor and depth in this assertive NV offering. Dark toasted biscuits and lemon peel aromas lead to a powerful and savory palate that draws out more berry-focused fruits. Punchy through the finish. Based on the 2012 vintage with 48% of reserve wine that is stored in oak. A blend of 65% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay and 5% pinot meunier. Drink now. - Nick Stock

Based 70% on the 2013 vintage plus 30% oaked reserve wines, the NV Royale Réserve Brut blends 65% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. The recent release was disgorged as Brut (with eight grams per liter...
Based 70% on the 2013 vintage plus 30% oaked reserve wines, the NV Royale Réserve Brut blends 65% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. The recent release was disgorged as Brut (with eight grams per liter of dosage) in July 2017 and opens with a clear and very delicate bouquet of red fruits (raspberries). The palate is light and finessed yet structured and finishes with good minerality and length. This is delicious. Tasted at the domaine in April 2018. - Stephan Reinhardt

JJB
91

Geoffrey Binder - JJ Buckley, December 2016

This is a lovely combination of racy and exoticly ripe elements. On the nose, there are enticing aromas of brioche and pastry dough, leading into spice and citrus notes. On entry, this shows doughy richness, as well as...
This is a lovely combination of racy and exoticly ripe elements. On the nose, there are enticing aromas of brioche and pastry dough, leading into spice and citrus notes. On entry, this shows doughy richness, as well as tropical fruits that then lead to more mineral driven flavors, white florals and lemon curd/citrus peel. There is good verve and the bead is persistent, giving a mouth-filling mousse and a well-rounded finish.

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